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Wolves fall in final meets

Sequims boys swim and dive squad presumably finished their season Tuesday afternoon, hoping to extend the season one more meet by earning a qualifying time to the West Central District meet.

In seven regular season meets, the Wolves (2-5) were unable to post a qualifying time, but Sequim swim coach Linda Bingler said she was pleased to see several swimmers post personal bests in their final two meets last week.

On Jan. 22, the Wolves took on Port Angeles and fell for the second time this season, a 103-81 defeat.

Sequims Parker Steichen improved his 100 breaststroke by four seconds in one week (1:20.88) to take top honors in the event while Sequims 400 freestyle relay (James Steffen Estep, Steven Moore and Tommy Moores) also earned first place.

They all swam great and tried hard, Bingler said. We had a senior tribute for Steffen Estep, Cole Andersson, Declan Catelli, James Cockburn, Brett Cain, Jay Barton and Mike Petersen. We will be sad to say goodbye to these fine athletes.

Two days later, the Wolves fell to Olympic 106-76, taking second place in eight of 12 events and sweeping places 1-3 in diving.

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